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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.71, 8,314.62 and 3,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.71, 8,314.62 and 3,372.08 is: 4,653.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.71 : 8,314.62 = 3,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.71/8,314.62 = 3,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.71x = 8,314.62 × 3,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.71x = 28,037,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,037,563.81/6,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.76

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